Solar Powered Auto Irrigation System

Solar Powered Auto Irrigation dodgingCAREER EPISODE 2CE 2.1 INTRODUCTIONMy second career episode describes about my acoustic sendion named Solar Powered Auto Irrigation System, which deals with irrigation technique supportful for farmers. I do this project during my 7th semester of engineering. It was correct in six months semester duration. It was completed under the supervision of Prof. Ashima Kalra, electronics lecturer. I completed my Bachelors degree in Electronics and intercourse from Surya School of Engineering Technology, Punjab, India.CE 2.2 BACKGROUNDSolar expertness is the most abundant source of naught in the world. It is a friendly form of energy as well as an answer to energy crisis. My project solar powered irrigation constitution will be useful for farmers. It just requires an initial enthronisation and then it provides a free energy and is a green way for energy production. This system uses solar power that drives the weewee from bore well to tank via w ater pump. The controller automatic exclusivelyy regulates the output valve of the tank. It as well as controls the f piteous rate of water and optimizes it for the use of water using wet sensor. Thus, it needs to be apply with for sale tele converse technology. Plant growth and their produce are to govern or increased like a shot or indirectly by automating the agricultural field that monitors and controls climatic parameters.CE 2.3The idea and goal shadower opting for this project was to provide a system in which automatic irrigation ignore be done to plants which would help in saving water and precious magazine of farmers. It is designed and fabricated in such a way that it would provide fresh water to irrigate the pares to all the farmers.The idea for pursuing this project clicked to me when I was analyzing the problems faced in daily life by common people. And then I realized that the methods of irrigation that is use is one of the oldest technologies having various meth ods in it. And we always want methods that are fast, efficient, and effective to deliver adequate water to crops. So, the new Agricultural solar method would ensure that the crops are being maintained and the farmers no nightlong need to slave themself to manual grind of having to carry water in their buckets.CE 2.4I made a work flow plan for my project. I divided it into various parts to assist by it systematically and assigned a time so that my project is completed in that period. First note mingled to do around research work on the project and abstract realization. Then outline on the components to be utilise was done. Then I started to prepare a block diagram and formal diagram of the project. I also gave time to learn about the controller and its way of interfacing. And the last direct intricate implementing the hardware and software part and gave a troubleshoot before writing the final report thesis.CE 2.5 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING ACTIVITYThe pre-implementation res earch work on the topic helped me gain knowledge on the components that are required. It involvesPIC18F4520 microcontroller it is faster than other series of microcontrollers and can also be interfaced through USB and allows to simulate the computer programme before it can be downloaded on it.Soil moisture sensor m whatsoever soil moisture sensors make a soil moisture probe that can measure the content of water in the soil. Senses the high/low level of moisture than the threshold set.Solar panel it is directly mounted on the support structure and is a photovoltaic module, a set of solar photovoltaic modules or solar thermal energy panels.LCD display utilise to get the details of process taking trust at that time.Motor two motors are used to give a rotatory movement to the irrigation system.These expound above are the main building parts of my project. With the help of all these components its block diagram was lively which is shown below.CE 2.6The next step was to put th is block diagram in practical implementation. I started with solder component parts on the circuit and interfacing the LCD, sensor, and motor to the PIC18F4520 microcontroller. It was a little complex structure and involved deep concentration as any mistake would short the whole circuit. The afterwards part involved designing the program on MPLAB software. It is a software that runs on PC and can be used to develop applications for microchip microcontrollers. It provides a single integrated environment that can be used to import programs for embedded microcontrollers and are also known as IDE, Integrated Development Environment.CE 2.7The development rhythm method for writing an application code involves various stages. This controller allows embedded system design engineer to boost through this cycle without interruption between an array of tools. It allows engineers to concentrate on writing the code without any interruptions of separate tools and different modes of operation. The basic development system for my project involves the below stages. Using various available tools, a code is written, there is a project manager who organizes all file and databases and settings information. There is some hardware or software part that is useful in connection to the targeted controller and an assembler that is used for code conversion i.e. source code to machine code.CE 2.8A flow chart was watchful based on the programming code that was used for my irrigation system. The steps and process along with the flow of program can be described using an algorithm asStep 1 start of the processStep 2 GSM gets the initial powerStep 3 it will check for moisture levelStep 4 if the level is more than 50%, irrigation is not requiredStep 5 irrigation is required if moisture level falls below 50%Step 6 it initializes the motorStep 7 gives a brief report about the process/progressStep 8 after the finale of complete process it goes back to the original state.CE 2.9And the final s tage involved to perform a test run and troubleshooting. I tried to solve the maximum problems and errors in the software by myself. If I was unsuccessful in them, I made a list of problems and errors so that I could approach my project guide for the help and learn the technique that would be helpful in solving such errors and later implement it by myself. This type of irrigation system can be customized as per the need and the type of crop and is also having low maintenance. It is designed and developed in such a way that it can be scaled and customized for large open fields or for greenhouses. It has lot of scope for future expansion. One can make use of temperature monitoring in compost production or internet controlled duplex communication can be implemented which would help in taking powerful decisions. Such systems require low maintenance and attention and give long term benefits economically and is environment friendly.CE 2.10There were some(prenominal) stages which involved complication and trouble pursuing it. The very first and big challenge was to complete it on time. As the process and implementation was a long and tedious process it took time for making it perfect. I made lot of mistakes while synchronization and interfacing of the components with the controller on the circuit board which intern was a delaying my project and making it costly as many components were not interfaced properly and got broken. Even after all such problems I didnt held myself back, I went on with my project by taking steps of guidance and consulted my professors as and when needed. In the end, it was completed and was made as I planned for it.CE 2.11 SUMMARYMy project solar based irrigation system was completed on time and proved to the control system that gave real time feedback on monitoring and controlling of all the activities involving auto irrigation system very efficiently. It is a system that proved to be a manpower saver, that would incur profit and improve th e production. It is a modernized structure in the agriculture industry with the optimum expenditure. In future, pesticides and fertilizer system can be implemented and added to this system so that it can be added automatically. It can also be developed so that it would measure the atm temperature, humidity level or light intensity required.This project was a building block in my career. It broadened my views in terms of technology and helped me develop and grow myself as an engineer and market ready. It taught me to handle thorny situations and made me strong enough.